House Manager & Meal Prep Support

Sage Haus•Weston, MA

7d•$30 - $35

About The Position

We are a family of five with three active children (ages 11, 9, and 7) who are involved in sports, music, and other extracurricular activities. Both parents work full-time in client-facing roles, and the husband travels frequently for work. We are looking for a highly proactive, organized, and detail-oriented House Manager to support us with household management, meal preparation, and scheduling/logistics. The ideal candidate will be flexible, independent, and able to anticipate the family's needs. We value excellent communication, initiative, and someone who sees our home with a mother's eye. Note, this position will not be the primary childcare provider, but will be expected to coordinate with the au pair.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Maintain household organization systems (closets, storage, pantry, toys).
Maintain and refresh specific zones (entryways, garage, mudroom).
Maintain tidy kitchen and high traffic areas (declutter, wipe surfaces, sweep/vacuum)
Maintain indoor plants (weekly watering).
Take out kitchen trash/compost; take out and pull in trash cans.
Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry (clothing, bedding, towels)
Manage household linens: cleaning, folding and putting away bedding, changing hand towels
Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked with supplies.
Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, and household supplies.
Manage household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.) and handle deliveries.
Run errands including grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, birthday gift shopping, etc..
Handle package pickup, mail sorting, and deliveries.
Coordinate donation drop-offs and pickups.
Schedule and oversee vehicle maintenance (oil changes, inspections).
Help with occasional car service appointments, car washes, cleaning and organizing
Provide support with packing and unpacking for trips and weekends to the family’s second home.
Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding, etc.) and track necessary purchases.
Tackle occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards).
Organize special projects: toy storage, seasonal decorations, gear rotation.
Help with kids’ memory projects or artwork collection.
Help prepare for family events, holidays, and guest stays as needed.
Manage household schedules and calendars, ensuring events and activities are coordinated efficiently especially related to the kids’ activities. Highlight conflicts as they arise.
Assist with coordination of appointments (e.g. dental, doctor, etc.) and events.
Coordinate with service providers/vendors (e.g., housekeeper, au pair, handymen, etc.).
Plan and prepare healthy meals for the family.
Batch-cook healthy meals, 3-4 dinners per week (Monday-Thursday), focusing on variety, protein and vegetable-forward meals.
Grocery shopping for all meal-related items.
Coordinate grocery shopping list with au pair who is responsible for making breakfast and lunch for the kids.
Clean the kitchen post-prep and manage kitchen tidiness.
Potential for occasional back-up childcare, but this position is not the primary childcare provider.